Dr. Barry Dworkin

Law of unintended negative health consequences rears its head in tonsillectomy study.

Health Headlines Commentary for June 12, 2018

Source:

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with respiratory, allergic and infectious disease

Reference:

Association of Long-Term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in Childhood. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2018; DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.0614

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